In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman engages in a compelling conversation with Herb Coleman on the topic of trans attraction or trans amorousness. Herb shares his journey into this area, beginning with his academic research on gender roles and technology, and expanding to his personal and professional experiences within the transgender and drag communities. The discussion delves into the prevalence of trans attraction, the challenges and misconceptions surrounding it, and the support resources available for those experiencing it. Herb also explores the impact of media representation on awareness and acceptance, providing valuable insight into building a supportive environment for trans individuals and their partners.
00:00 Introduction to Better Sex Podcast
00:43 Exploring Trans Attraction with Herb Coleman
01:27 Herb’s Journey into Trans Attraction
03:20 Overlap Between Drag and Trans Communities
04:35 Understanding Trans Attraction
05:50 Challenges and Misconceptions
10:01 Media Influence on Trans Attraction
19:17 Creating Supportive Environments
22:59 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
27:15 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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Bio:
Dr. Herb Coleman is an adjunct professor of Psychology and Student Development at Austin Community College (ACC) in Austin, TX. He is both a sex educator and a technologist. He holds degrees in Radio-TV, Psychology, and Instructional Technology. He has taught psychology since 1989 and human sexuality since 1995. He retired in 2017 from the role of Dir. of Campus Technology. He presented at SXSW 2013. He was then managing an online group of 1000 Trans attracted men in Austin. Unfortunately, that ended with FOSTA/SESTA. He continues to work with the trans and drag community. He has served many years as an official photographer at the Austin International Drag Festival. He is an affiliate member of the APA, prior member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), and current member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
Here are links mentioned in the episode
https://www.liberatedlovers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/546026599523386
https://transamorousnetwork.com/
A Billion Wicked Thoughts
https://www.billionwickedthoughts.com/index.html
A Soldier’s Girl
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324013/
Baby Reindeer
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
National Anthem
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22803220/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The Crying Game
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104036/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1